vs
QUICK ANSWER
"Vive" is a form of "vivir", an intransitive verb which is often translated as "to live". "Viva" is a form of "viva", an interjection which is often translated as "hurrah". Learn more about the difference between "vive" and "viva" below.
vivir(
bee
-
beer
)An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
A transitive verb is a verb that requires a direct object (e.g., I bought a book.).
a. to live through
Nuestro país vivió momentos trágicos en el pasado.Our country has lived through tragedy in the past.
A masculine noun is used with masculine articles and adjectives (e.g., el hombre guapo, el sol amarillo).
viva(
bee
-
bah
)An interjection is a short utterance that expresses emotion, hesitation, or protest (e.g., Wow!).
